Can this antenna help out well with FM radio band reception? If I'm not mistaken, the FM radio band is within the VHF band, so I'm guessing it could?
7488
Yes, this antenna can be used for FM. It is directional so needs to be pointed toward the FM station towers you want to receive.
7489
You have to get a splitter to connect to the cable and then to the radio. So your radio has to have an external hard-wire antenna connection for this to work. It should improve the reception given that you are reasonably pointed to the radio tower with line of sight. Good luck.
1785358
I listen to AM talk radio so its not to bad with AM. But when listening to FM music you will loose a lot of stereo quality. I do anyway here in Lou,Ky. We are not on flat ground around here. I put my factory antenna back on. I personally don't recommend it.
623541
It is not good for that. AM, FM, and Weather band frequencies only-- plus, the antenna can be expected to receive from only so far.[For proper reading of this post, please set you snark tuner to level 8]
356864
This antenna will -not- work very well at all for AM/FM... size is the key... Shorter antenna beams (the wires forming the "bow tie") indicate higher frequencies. This is a UHF antenna (around 470 to 800 MHz), whereas FM is between VHF channels 6 and 7 (88 to 110 MHz) and AM is on the order of a megaHertz (0.59 MHz to 1.6 MHz). This antenna's beams are about 1/6th the length you'd want for FM, and about 1/500th the length you'd want for AM. For FM you could try a cheap set of TV rabbit ears (or two 30-inch pieces of bare wire).
2110971
This antenna works OK by itself in my application. I am 20-25 miles from the broadcast antenna, and over a hill or two. I think the documentation tells what channels it is optimum for. As I recall, it is the high VHF channels (9-13). It will work with another antenna since it includes the balancing connection. One thing to remember is that the channel may not broadcast on the channel your TV displays. For example, our channel 7 actually broadcasts on 39.
2030012
this antenna is cut for FM/TV band. for local AM you might try a short (4-5 ft) plain metal wire ant.
2230925
And here's the answer newer HAMs hate to get- it depends. Keep in mind that UHF and VHF have different characteristics, so it's even going to vary based on which band you're using. Best answer, I guess, is "about the same as any other HT with a decent antenna."
922001
This antenna is optimized for digital UHF and VHF. You would probably do much better with a Wineguard omni-directional antenna (about $18)
1422917
I am sorry, I have no idea. It is probably pure hype. The best explanation I can offer you is that Radio and TV signals require, "line of sight." At a height of ~ 10 feet, the horizon is 50-60 miles (FM radio signals do reflected from the ionosphere, increasing the distance they can be received from the transmitter). This antenna does NOTHING to enhance the signal, so any claims about distance of reception are entirely irrelevant.I found this item absolutely useless. In fact, I returned it. It is no better than a simple, 1 meter piece of copper wire. Save your money. I am sorry, I have no idea. It is probably pure hype. The best explanation I can offer you is that Radio and TV signals require, "line of sight." At a height of ~ 10 feet, the horizon is 50-60 miles (FM radio signals do reflected from the ionosphere, increasing the distance they can be received from the transmitter). This antenna does NOTHING to enhance the signal, so any claims about distance of reception are entirely irrelevant.I found this item absolutely useless. In fact, I returned it. It is no better than a simple, 1 meter piece of copper wire. Save your money.
1413315
This antenna will -not- work very well at all for AM/FM... size is the key... Shorter antenna beams (the wires forming the "bow tie") indicate higher frequencies.This is a UHF antenna (around 470 to 800 MHz), whereas FM is between VHF channels 6 and 7 (88 to 110 MHz) and AM is on the order of a megaHertz (0.59 MHz to 1.6 MHz).This antenna's beams are about 1/6th the length you'd want for FM, and about 1/500th the length you'd want for AM.For FM you could try a cheap set of TV rabbit ears (or two 30-inch pieces of bare wire).
1231657
Im no expert but we got a 2 of ExpertPower® 14.4" Dual Band Two-way Radio Antenna SMA-FemaleSold by: ExpertPowerAnd it did improve transmit range. it messed with FM (music) radio reception a little bit I'd still recommend it.
553135
There are no VHF stations in our viewing area so I cannot address that feature for this antenna. However, we have the RV version Winegard Antenna on our motor home that receives VHF signals clearly. We watched Chicago VHF stations last year while camping in Bremen, IN which is about 100 miles from the transmitting towers! I hope this information is helpful.
1091477
It is not designed for VHF, but it *MAY* work for VHF if the signals are strong enough. VHF-lo (Channels 2-6) can be quite difficult with this type of antenna, rabbit ears will work better for VHF.
1033453
Dimple,I got this antenna for mother-in-law and she is very pleased with the reception of both UHF and VHF channels. She is receiving two channels I am aware of that are 30+ miles away on VHF.Also remember that there are factors that will affect you signal...such as obstructions, trees, mountain ranges, the height you have your antenna set up in the air, etc. Anyway, hope this helps you out.
804366
It's pulling in vhf channels also. That's a pleasant surprise. I am receiving all of the channels I received via the uhf-vhf antenna.
2110976
You can but it also has limited UHF reach. I can pull in my UHF stations with this antenna.it is the VHF which are harder to get and this antenna addressed that problem.
309484
Its possible to some degree but it is not an antenna for FM Radio. FM radio is in the low VHF frequency range and requires a longer arm on the antenna. The DB8e is a UHF antenna which receives shorter wavelength signals. Look for an antenna that is specific to FM radio signals. They are much less expensive as well. Carroll